Premier floor-through residence on Waterside Beacon. Located in a beautiful Georgian Revival building with live-in superintendent, this 3+ bedroom home with 2 full and 1 half baths offers direct elevator access, window exposures on three sides & views of the Charles River from the fireplaced family and living rooms. The kitchen is well-designed for family living and the gracious dining room with adjacent butler’s pantry caters perfectly to more formal entertaining. The home’s 3,240 square feet also incorporate an elegant foyer, private office, laundry room, south-facing master suite and exceptional storage throughout. The building’s expansive common deck offers Charles River and Boston skyline views with 3 separate dining areas and a gas grill. Extra storage and direct-access to one parking space included.
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| Year | Land | Building | Total | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $0 | $3,973,800 | $3,973,800 | — |
| Date | Price | Book/Page |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2021 | $100 | 65550/149 |
| May 24, 2021 | $1 | 65521/293 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | $4,275,000 | 62239/274 |
| Jun 8, 2018 | $4,225,000 | 59702/198 |
| Nov 3, 2017 | $9 | 58754/198 |
| Jan 5, 2017 | $3,500,000 | 57386/251 |
| Mar 2, 2016 | $9 | 55790/067 |
| Jun 19, 2013 | $3,150,000 | 51646/211 |
| Jan 25, 2006 | $2,350,000 | 38917/043 |
| Jan 8, 2004 | $1 | 33599/226 |
| Issued | Type / Work | Status | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 |
Short Form Bldg Permit
INTDEM
Demolition - Interior
Permit #SF1858408
|
Open | $5,000 |
| May 12, 2026 |
Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1816852
|
Open | $226,550 |
| May 11, 2026 |
Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1843089
|
Open | $15,000 |
| May 5, 2026 |
Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1845552
|
Open | $7,000 |
| Feb 13, 2026 |
Electrical Fire Alarms
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #EFA1820081
|
Open | $119,900 |
| Feb 10, 2026 |
Long Form/Alteration Permit
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #ALT1813749
|
Open | $119,900 |
| Nov 4, 2025 |
Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1794369
|
Closed | $100,000 |
| Nov 4, 2025 |
Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1794373
|
Closed | $500 |
| Jun 3, 2025 |
Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1729464
|
Open | $20,000 |
| Oct 23, 2024 |
Electrical Low Voltage
LVOLT
Low Voltage
Permit #ELV1661582
|
Open | $1,200 |
| Oct 17, 2023 |
Short Form Bldg Permit
EXTREN
Renovations - Exterior
Permit #SF1523272
|
Open | $200,800 |
| Jun 13, 2022 |
Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1346456
|
Closed | $490,000 |
| Feb 9, 2022 |
Short Form Bldg Permit
OTHER
Other
Permit #SF1295490
|
Open | $25,000 |
| Dec 20, 2021 |
Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1226278
|
Open | $1,500 |
| Oct 21, 2021 |
Short Form Bldg Permit
EXTREN
Renovations - Exterior
Permit #SF1252426
|
Open | $161,000 |
| Aug 10, 2021 |
Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1235841
|
Open | $3,500 |
| Jul 30, 2021 |
Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1227184
|
Open | $2,500 |
| Jun 7, 2021 |
Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1206488
|
Open | $2,000 |
| Jun 7, 2021 |
Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1197812
|
Open | $57,879 |
This property sold for 5.0% below the original asking price.
The property spent 61 days on market before selling.
Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.
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172 Beacon St # 3, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/26/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $4,945,000 | - | - | MLS #73492429 - Active |
| 12/16/2019 | ✓ Sold | $4,275,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 09/04/2019 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $4,499,000 | - | - | Original listing |
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